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From le ft to right: Maria Lazar, Lida Lukianovich-Melnyk, Dr. Irena Stolar, Dr. Oksana Baltarowich-Hud, Xenia Panczak-Zacharczuk. Photo by Oleg Anotoniuk. sured her that these symptoms were of no great con cern, yet Mrs. Melnyk pursued an investigation of pos sible causes on her own. After much research, she was able to present her doctor with the probable cause of her son’s problem. Following a visit to a recommended specialist, Mrs. Melnyk's son was diagnosed with Lan dau Kleffner Syndrome. Armed with a specific and accurate diagnosis, Mrs. Melnyk was able to adapt her son’s diet and lifestyle to promote control over the disease. During her presentation, Mrs. Melnyk stressed the importance of knowing your child and following your maternal instincts no matter what professionals tell you. The third speaker was Dr. Irena Stolar, a car diologist from Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Stolar in formed the audience about the process of adopting a child from Ukraine. Ten year ago, she herself adopted a boy and girl from Lviv. Citing her personal experi ences, Dr. Stolar told of the living conditions children are faced with in some orphanages in Ukraine and the physical and emotional attention, or lack thereof, that these children receive. She told of the acclimatization process that she and her children went through once they were in the United States together and of their current state of being. Concluding the morning session, Dr. Oksana Baltarowich-Hud offered her opinions and experiences in raising a socially conscious child within the Ukrain ian community. Dr. Baltarowich-Hud is a radiologist practicing in the Philadelphia area. A former president of the Ukrainian Medical Association and a lifelong member of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Dr. Baltarowich-Hud encourages her own three girls to be active in various aspects of the Ukrainian commu nity. She credits three factors in raising socially aware children: the cultivation of the Ukrainian language, attendance at church services, and enrollment in both Ukrainian school and a Ukrainian youth organization. Following the captivating and informative presentations of all four speakers, panel moderator Xenia Panczak-Zacharczuk directed questions to indi vidual panelists. The audience represented various constituents of the Philadelphia Ukrainian community and included members of the Ukrainian Heritage School, Plast, the Ukrainian American Youth Associa tion (SUM), Svitlychka-Ukrainian Cooperative Nurs ery School, members of the executive board of the UNWLA in Philadelphia and the national executive board, members of the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, and repre sentatives of the Ukrainian press. Enthusiastic conversations arose among mem bers of the audience and presenters as they enjoyed coffee and pastries provided by event organizers. Many voiced opinions on how the Ukrainian commu nity, and the lives of its children in particular, might be improved. Having heard such an array of intimate life experiences, many expressed the desire for a continua tion of such panel discussions in the future. Everyone left emotionally fulfilled. 18 “Н А Ш Е Ж И Т Т Я ”, В Е Р Е С Е Н Ь 2003 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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